CLO 1 Define the concept of profession and apply that definition to a health profession. Question 1: As health professionals we are granted the privilege of “professional self-regulation” by government in return for our service to the community. Describe the mechanisms that have put been in place to support, guide and regulate members of each health profession. (150 words)
Question 2: An occupation must possess several characteristics to be called a profession. Describe each of these characteristics, giving an example of each characteristic in your description. (150 words)
CLO 2 Course Learning Outcome 2 (CLO2): Outline the organisation of the Australian healthcare system Question 3 Doctors have played a prominent role in the Australian healthcare system since the earliest days of colonialization in the 1800s. Describe the different ways in which doctors and the medical profession influence and regulate the delivery of healthcare and treatments in the Australian system. (150 words)
Question 4 Health professional students were asked to complete the sentence “Patients should…..”. Here are three of the most common responses given by the students.
- Patients should do what they are told.
- Patients should follow advice.
- Patients should respect us.
Discuss how these beliefs might impact on patient-centred care.(150 words)
